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May 1, 2013 at 11:17 AMMay 1, 2013 at 11:20 AM

Between the covers

By Gail Christensen Dyckman Free Library

Here are a few of the new books at the library this month.

Breaking News, by Fern Michaels ~ Teresa Loudenberry’s daughter, Abby, is getting married. She has her hands full, especially when Abby’s criminal ex-boss resurfaces and the bride-to-be jeopardizes her big day in order to catch him. This is the fifth book in the Godmothers Series.

Daddy’s Gone a Hunting, by Mary Higgins Clark ~ A dark secret from a family’s past threatens the lives of two sisters. When the family-owned furniture firm explodes into flames, Kate must escape to save her life. But the suspicious circumstances point to her involvement.

Fly Away, by Kristin Hannah ~ Hannah returns to the world of Tully and Kate and their enduring friendship and asks the question: How do you hold yourself together when your world has fallen apart?

The Hit, by David Baldacci ~ A highly skilled assassin, Will Robie is the man the U.S. government calls on to eliminate the worst of the worst-enemies of the state, monsters committed to harming untold numbers of innocent victims.

Mystery Woman, by Amanda Quick ~ Beatrice Lockwood, one of the intrepid ladies of Lantern Street, is in the middle of a case when her past comes back to haunt her. Joshua North, a former spy for the Crown, is now hunting the villain who is blackmailing his sister.

Sleight of Hand, by Phillip Margolin ~ Private investigator Dana Cutler must take down a cunning psychopath. A millionaire is charged with the murder of his wife. Desperate to clear his name, the man hires D.C.’s most ruthless defense lawyer who has a plot of his own.

Starting Now, by Debbie Macomber ~ For years Libby Morgan sacrificed everything for her career: her friends, her marriage, her chance at creating a family. When she loses her job she must rebuild her entire life--starting now.

Sinners and the Sea: the Untold Story of Noah’s Wife, by Rebecca Kanner ~ This unforgettable novel about the story of Noah blends biblical history, mythology and the inimitable strength of women.

Tapestry of Fortunes, by Elizabeth Berg ~ Cecilia has quit her job as a successful motivational speaker. She moves in to a beautiful old house in St. Paul with three roommates. The four women are different ages, but all are feeling restless and want to take a road trip to find again the people and things they miss.

Unintended Consequences, by Stuart Woods ~ Stone Barrington finds intrigue abroad. He finds himself at the center of a peculiar mystery. It becomes clear that beneath the bright lights of Europe lurks a shadowy underworld and its only rule is deadly ambition.

Whiskey Beach, by Nora Roberts ~ For more than 300 years, Bluff House has sat above Whiskey Beach, guarding its shore and its secrets. But to Eli Landon, it’s home. A Boston lawyer, Eli has weathered an intense year of police investigations after being accused of the murder of his ex-wife.